Black births can and should be joyful
Amid a bleak outlook, several birthing advocates believe the future of Black maternal health looks like generational and communal healing. This past April, you may have seen an influx of articles and social media posts acknowledging Black maternal health and mortality, a national issue that took precedence from April 11 through April 17, recognized as Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW). Marking the second year since the Biden administration brought BMHW to national recognition with a White House Proclamation in 2023, the week is dedicated to bringing attention to the health and birth disparities affecting Black birthing parents.
